Midwifery

Midwifery

Kingston and St George’s has a long standing reputation for educating some of London’s best midwives. Midwifery is based at St George’s, University of London campus in Tooting, and is taught by leaders in the field who regularly contribute to research that continues to shape the care of mother and child before, during and after pregnancy. With over 190 students and 14 academics, our midwifery staff play an important role in shaping the midwives of today and tomorrow.

Our teaching has an extensive focus on practical skill development, in partnership with local NHS Trusts to ensure you are fully equipped and competent to practice as an autonomous midwife when you register

We support students who wish to organise national and international placement opportunities to experience midwifery practice outside of the local area

Once you qualify, we offer a variety of workforce development opportunities, so you can design your learning and development to support the most appropriate areas of your work and career

Our Academic Mentoring Scheme involves student midwives in their second year undergoing additional training to take on the role as a mentor for first year students. This provides new students with a good support network and allows for a smooth transition to the volume of the workload required within the university and clinical settings.

We have long standing and valuable relationships with four prominent NHS Trusts in south west London known for their excellence in midwifery, who make a significant contribution to your learning

You have the opportunity to experience midwifery practice in two local maternity units during the 156 week programme to extend your knowledge and confidence in practice

We have a dedicated Student Support Officer to ensure student wellbeing; they are the first point of contact for students who have personal problems, need advice or are seeking information about University services.

To enhance your experience in practice, there are dedicated link liaison lecturers, clinical practice facilitators and named supervisors of midwives within our academic team

Learning tools and facilities

University based state-of-the-art skills laboratories

Purpose-built simulation house at the Kingston University, Penrhyn Road campus to encourage inter-professional learning between student midwives and paramedics to practice community based care and emergencies

Midwives, students and healthcare professionals have called for improvements in antenatal and childbirth services for deaf families, at an event organised by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.